Kathmandu: India has handed over a 70-meter modular bridge along with specialized launching tools to Nepal, strengthening post-disaster reconstruction efforts in regions affected by the October 2025 rains. The handover ceremony took place in Hetauda on November 20.
The Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, formally handed the complete bridge set to the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Nepal, Kulman Ghishing. The modular bridge will be immediately transported to Ramechhap, one of the districts where road connectivity has been severely disrupted due to heavy rains.
According to the Indian Embassy, the Government of India has committed to providing ten modular bridges of 70 meters or longer, valued at over NPR 73 crore, to support Nepal’s post-disaster connectivity needs. These bailey bridges are being supplied on a grant basis following Nepal’s request after the devastating rainfall that impacted eastern parts of the country in October 2025.
This assistance builds on similar support extended last year. After the floods and landslides of September 2024, India supplied 10 prefabricated steel bridges worth NPR 41 crore, four of which have already been installed.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Indian Ambassador said the modular bridges and launching tools reflect the “enduring bonds of friendship” between India and Nepal. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s infrastructure development and post-disaster recovery.
The Nepali Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport expressed gratitude for India’s timely and substantial assistance. He highlighted that the quick-to-assemble design of the modular bridges—and the availability of launching tools—will significantly accelerate emergency reconstruction efforts. He also assured that the newly handed-over bridge would be swiftly installed and operationalized.
The Government of India reiterated that it will continue supporting Nepal in disaster mitigation and reconstruction initiatives, strengthening cooperation between the two close neighbours.
